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Fire performance of new residential buildings

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/fire-performance-of-new-residential-buildings

The move towards non-traditional construction has mostly been brought about by the need to achieve both construction efficiency and better energy performance from the finished building.

Foundation report

Hazardous Ground Gas - An essential guide for housebuilders

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/hazardous-ground-gas-an-essential-guide-for-housebuilders

Expert advice from initial investigations and assessment of ground gas, to gas protective measures.

Foundation report

Open plan flat layouts: assessing life safety in the event of fire

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/open-plan-flat-layouts-assessing-life-safety-in-the-event-of-fire

Current Building Regulations impose constraints on open plan flats with ‘inner rooms’ for reasons of fire safety.

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Learning the lessons from systemic building failures

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/learning-the-lessons-from-systemic-building-failures

This review identifies solutions as well as some of the reasons for the problems and issues during building.

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Moving insights from the over-55s: what homes do they buy?

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/moving-insights-from-the-over-55s-what-homes-do-they-buy

Looking at the reasons why the over-55s move and what types of homes they buy.

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Guide to installation of renewable energy systems on roofs of residential buildings

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/guide-to-installation-of-renewable-energy-systems-on-roofs-of-residential-buildings

This guide provides reviews of roof-mounted microgeneration technologies.

Foundation report

Small house builders and developers: current challenges to growth

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/small-house-builders-and-developers-current-challenges-to-growth

The UK’s small house builders – those building up to 50 homes a year – play a vital role in meeting the increasing demand for new homes.

Foundation report

Improving sound insulation measurements in homes and other buildings

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/improving-sound-insulation-measurements-in-homes-and-other-buildings

Research carried out by the NHBC Foundation, the BRE Trust, Robust Details Limited and the ACAI.

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The impact of occupant behaviour and use of controls on domestic energy use

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/the-impact-of-occupant-behaviour-and-use-of-controls-on-domestic-energy-use

This research examines previous research and knowledge on occupant behaviour.

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Water consumption in sustainable new homes

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/water-consumption-in-sustainable-new-homes

This report looks into the average water use in seven homes built in accordance with the Code or EcoHomes.

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